Portrait photography is a broad genre. If you look deep enough, you’ll find several smaller niches, ranging from fashion to corporate portraits. Although many people think otherwise, portrait photography is difficult to master. you will have to think about your equipment more than you would in other niches. Many portrait photographers use the 85mm as […]
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8 ways to improve your portrait photography
Portraits are one of the most popular forms of photography, and it’s not hard to see why. From weddings to fashion and business, taking good photos of others is a gift that will make you in high demand if you can pull it off. Taking good portraits is far from easy, however. Many beginners struggle […]
What is butterfly lighting? How to use it in portrait photography
Fashion aficionados and photography enthusiasts both have one thing in common – they love the look of studio lighting. Getting there on your own land is easy; Butterfly portrait lighting is one of the best kept secrets in the industry, and it makes any model look fabulous. What is a butterfly lighting pattern and how […]
6 simple tips to improve your portrait photography
Are some essential factors missing from your portraits? These tips might just be what you need. Portrait photography is perhaps the most popular and demanded genre of photography. Portraits are and always will be the most vital subject of photography, as they not only document the image of a person, they are also very effective […]
10 tips for street portrait photography: take great street photos
Portraiture is a wonderful avenue of photography, allowing you to express yourself with poses, lighting, and location. However, it can often seem a little overwhelming as there is so much to consider when working with a model – and you need to have good relationship skills, leading models to get the photos you envision. We […]
10 tips for street portrait photography: take stunning street photos
Portraiture is a wonderful avenue of photography, allowing you to express yourself with poses, lighting, and location. However, it can often seem a bit overwhelming because there is so much to consider when working with a model – and you need to have good relationship skills, leading models to get the photos you envision. We […]
10 tips for shooting street portraits: Take great street photos
Portraiture is a wonderful avenue of photography, allowing you to express yourself with poses, lighting, and location. However, this can often feel a bit overwhelming as there is so much to consider when working with a model – and you need to have good people skills, directing the models to get the shots you envision. […]
Why you should try a 135mm lens for portrait photography
Without a doubt one of the most revered focal lengths in portrait photography, this prime has many fans, despite its obvious limitations. Take a behind-the-scenes shot using the fastest 135mm camera on the market, then ask a loved one to hide your bank card. With how social media algorithms work, I do my best to […]
9 best lenses for portrait photography in all price ranges
Almost all digital single-lens reflexes cameras (Digital SLRs) come with a base lens which is good enough for a normal photoshoot. But if you want a lens that is specially dedicated to any field of photography like macro photography, wedding photography, modeling or videography, you need a special lens. Well here you are, it means […]
ISS Cosmonaut Teaches Flat Earths Space Photography Course
Cosmonaut Ivan Vagner took this view of Angel Falls from the ISS with a 1600mm zoom. Ivan Vagner / Roscosmos Ivan Vagner from Roscosmos has been orbiting Earth on the International Space Station for months now. He has shared tons of photos of Earth monuments on social media, and it looks like he would like […]
Portrait photography hack: customize the shape of your blurry highlights
Watch Video: Portrait Photography Hack – Customize Blurry Highlights If you’ve been interested in photography for a while, you’ve probably come across the term âbokehâ. This is the word of Japanese origin that we use to describe the quality of out of focus areas – especially specular highlights – in the foreground and background of […]
Don’t Say “Say Cheese”: 7 Portrait Photography Tips for Beginners
Daven Mathies / Digital Trends Portrait photography captures a person – great portrait photography captures a personality. While portraits are a staple of the photography industry, they require a lot more than just pointing and shooting. From the pose to the framing to the lighting, several elements must work together to create a good image. […]
14 portrait photography tips you’ll never want to forget
Portrait photography tips can range from simple tweaks to your camera settings to the seemingly impossible task of keeping kids still. While many photographers are switching to a decent DSLR or mirrorless camera to give them more control when taking family portraits or photos of friends, getting great photos of people is still a challenge. […]
Essential ideas, tips and techniques to transform your portrait photography
Portrait is the kind of photography that keeps on giving, as there are always new skills to learn, new faces to photograph and new looks to achieve. If you’re new to portrait photography or you’re lacking inspiration, our essential guide has plenty of portrait photography ideas for you to try. It walks you through setting […]